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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.68 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.68 and 167.68 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.68 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.68 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.68 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 71,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,210.34/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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